听
hear; obey; allow; govern; tin can
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to hear; to listen to
Used for perceiving sound with ears, including listening to media or catching others' words.
I am listening to music right now.
I am deaf and cannot hear you.
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I have clearly heard what you said.
He is listening to the teacher's lecture.
I can hear the rain outside the window late at night.
verb
to obey; to follow advice
Used for accepting others' suggestions, orders or advice.
The boss fully follows all his suggestions.
I advised him to quit smoking, but he refused to listen.
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Students should obey their teachers' instructions.
He ignored his friend's advice and lost money in the end.
Everyone followed the organizer's arrangement.
verb
to allow; to let; to let be
literaryOld reading was tìng, now often read as tīng in modern usage; means letting things take their natural course.
You can let this matter develop on its own.
You can decide whether to go or not.
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We should go with the flow and let things take their natural course.
He let his child get addicted to games without disciplining them.
Do not let wrong thoughts spread unchecked.
verb
to govern; to preside over trials
formalFormal literary usage, used for managing state affairs or presiding over legal cases.
Ancient emperors personally presided over state affairs.
The judge will hear the case and make a fair judgment.
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The prime minister was responsible for assisting the emperor in governing.
Ancient local officials needed to hear lawsuits and pass judgments.
Cabinet ministers will preside over meetings to discuss national policies.
noun
tin can; metal container
Shortened from 听装, refers to sealed metal cans for packaged goods.
This tin-packed coffee is very convenient to carry.
I bought a tin of cigarettes.
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There are three cans of coke in the fridge.
This factory produces canned goods in tin containers.
He opened a can of beer to drink with his friends.